MEET AMANDA
“I am a mother, wife, daughter, sister, friend, mentor and social entrepreneur residing in Northern Westchester County in New York State, local to where I was raised.
I'm was ready to go to work for our community to serve as New York State Assemblywoman to the 95th District beginning in 2025, representing our diverse voices to the best of my capabilities — until I got sued in the Supreme Court for unconstitutional technicalities that were purposefully drawn out to be costly, granting my bully opponent an automatic win.
My inspiration for running was to work to sincerely represent working parents and their children, local business owners, and hardworking retirees whose families came to the United States seeking the American Dream.
I am a Latina, I have a Jewish family, and am disabled (bilaterally hearing-impaired), which is largely my motivation to represent the diverse voices and needs of our growing local population.”
CHANGE IS NOW.
“The future is multi-generational, family-first, education focused, sustainable, and supported with our local communities. The 95th District is uniquely enriched by the tapestry of local businesses and beauty in nature that make the Hudson Valley a world renowned region.
It’s time we step up to reinforce our community as best-in-class across all of New York State.”
— Amanda Victoria Mintz
Get to Know Amanda Victoria Mintz
Born in the Bronx
Amanda was born in the Bronx, New York, the eldest daughter and firstborn of 1st generation Puerto Rican parents. Her parents, now retired, were both devoted government workers in leadership and education, who put family and community first.
Growing up in the 95th District
When Amanda was in elementary school, she and her family were fortunate to move to the beautiful Hudson River Valley’s Carmel, New York, which was at the time zoned inside of District 95, where Amanda is running for Assembly today. This was only recently changed in 2020, after the statewide district rezoning.
It was here within District 95 where she and her younger sister grew up. Amanda was an empathetic and compassionate child who loved animals, was active in sports, music and the arts, and eventually graduated from Carmel High School in 2003 receiving one of the first NYS Regents diplomas.
International Acclaim
As teenager and recent high school graduate, Amanda returned to New York City where she put herself through college while working in bars and restaurants. Amanda considers working in hospitality a rite of passage in humanity and service.
In college she studied business and media at The New School, where she graduated in 2011. Amanda went on to work for some of the largest and most recognizable beverage companies in high-level education-focused roles for over a decade, which took her around the world, and where she received many awards for her leadership in business.
During this time in 2013, Amanda became bilaterally hearing impaired, which despite being a devastating disability, she believes gave her strength, allowing her to connect more deeply with everyone from her peers to her customers. Amanda maintains a strong viewpoint of her existence being an act of service to others, and often seeks to champion the underdog.
Entrepreneurship & Activism
After years spent thriving in corporate America, from San Francisco back to New York City, Amanda was ready to launch companies of her own — first Aperitif Hour, a media consultancy company, and then Siponey Spritz Co., a sustainable drinks company, the first B Corp certified cocktail company, which she co-founded with her now husband, Joseph Mintz, in Manhattan in 2019.
Together, against all odds as new parents during peak times of the Covid-19 pandemic, they grew their local NYS family business, now based in the 95th District since 2020, to national recognition known as a steward for sustainability across all of the beverage industry.
Today their beverages are available at Whole Foods, Disney World, Sam’s Club and more and both Amanda and her husband Joseph are known as sustainability leaders in beverage manufacturing.
Raising a Family Back Home in the Hudson Valley
Amanda returned to the Hudson Valley in 2020 to raise her family close to where she grew up and near extended family. She is passionate about serving our district’s community as a mother and Latina business woman, who was locally-raised.
Through both her professional experience and intrinsically knowing the local community, Amanda champions issues she is passionate about, encompassed in what she refers to as “ELBISH” — Education, Local Business, Infrastructure, Sustainability and Healthcare — all incredibly important human rights issues Amanda is both fiercely passionate and experienced in firsthand.
